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Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 25, 2021.

There are great health benefits to eating better, including for your teeth and gums. But to determine your ideal diet, you'll have to come to terms with carbohydrates, the Read more
Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
posted: Mar. 15, 2021.

When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now. Some of Read more
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
posted: Mar. 05, 2021.

It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent Read more
Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.

If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read more
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.

If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing Read more
Good Oral Health Starts Early
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.

February is Children's Dental Health Month—the perfect time to talk about the oral health of the little ones in your family. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Read more
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.

If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read more
How Long Is the Implant Process? It Depends on Your Bone Health
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.

If you're thinking about getting dental implants, you may be curious about how long it might take. The answer depends on the health of your supporting bone. Bone is an Read more
Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.

Millions of Americans rely on dental insurance to help them better afford dental care. Depending on the benefit package, an insurance policy can be useful in restoring dental health Read more
Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.

Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It Read more
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.

Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read more
Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.

In the midst of the current global pandemic, we're all focused on staying healthy and avoiding infection. For many, their first thought before resuming any regular activity is, “Will Read more
Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.

A full night's sleep isn't a luxury—we all need it for a healthy mind and body. But 50-70 million people in the U.S. aren't getting enough sleep because of Read more
4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.

Even the simplest, everyday things can be challenging for a child with special needs. Dental care is no exception. If you have a child with a chronic condition that affects Read more
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.

Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more
Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.

Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways Read more

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